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Pages in category "Finnish-language surnames" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 904 total. This list may not reflect recent changes.
Finland Swedish surnames (4 P) Pages in category "Surnames of Finnish origin" The following 100 pages are in this category, out of 100 total.
There are also some rare old surnames with suffix -nen of unknown origin, such as Korhonen. Later, the suffix -nen was often dropped altogether, and pairs of surnames, such as Lahtinen and Lahti, coexist. The surnames like Lahti are called the Laine type surnames, after the surname Laine, the most common one of this type. [5]
The top ten surnames cover about 20% of the population, with important geographical differences. The regional distribution of surnames within Spain was homogenized mostly through internal migrations, especially since 1950. Names typical of the old crown of Castile have become the most common all over the country.
A third tradition of surnames was introduced in south Finland by the Swedish-speaking upper and middle classes, which used typical German and Swedish surnames. By custom, all Finnish-speaking persons who were able to get a position of some status in urban or learned society, discarded their Finnish name, adopting a Swedish, German or (in the ...
In 21st century Finland, the use of surnames follows the German model. Every person is legally obliged to have a first and last name. A maximum of four first names are allowed (three prior to January 1, 2019). [10] When marrying, a Finnish couple may adopt a shared surname, either one partner's surname or a combination of their surnames.
Surnames of Finnish origin (1 C, 100 P) N. ... Pages in category "Surnames of Scandinavian origin" The following 71 pages are in this category, out of 71 total.
Many of these patronymics are, however, very rare, local or testimony of unusual descent, e.g. Heilesen from Northern Jutland, Holdensen and Boldsen from the former Duchy of Schleswig or Common etymological classes of surnames are occupational (e.g., Møller—miller, Schmidt—smith, and Fisker—fisher, for example names taken after a village ...